Repeating a cue over and over is actually slowing your training down.
You want your dog to understand the cue word so make sure you say less to give them time to think more.
I use the "Yes, Throwaway" exercise to demonstrate that if we teach from the dog's perspective, in a way that they understand, they catch on pretty quickly and learn much faster.
You want the cue word to be consistent - I call it one action/one word.
Giving your dog time to think and solve the puzzle creates new neuron pathways which leads to greater problem solving abilities which in turn leads to greater confidence in your dog.
If we give our dogs the time and space to work things out (as long as we're not asking them to solve an algebra problem !!) then be ready to praise and reward when they solve it, we are increasing the liklihood that our dogs will continue to enjoy learning.
Don't be a nagging SatNav. If your dog hasn't figured something out, you need to stand back, figure out what you need to do (or not do) and re-set.
A dog is not being stubborn, they don't understand.
A dog is not being contrary, they lack the right motivation to give it a go.
You want your dog to understand the cue word so make sure you say less to give them time to think more.
I use the "Yes, Throwaway" exercise to demonstrate that if we teach from the dog's perspective, in a way that they understand, they catch on pretty quickly and learn much faster.
You want the cue word to be consistent - I call it one action/one word.
Giving your dog time to think and solve the puzzle creates new neuron pathways which leads to greater problem solving abilities which in turn leads to greater confidence in your dog.
If we give our dogs the time and space to work things out (as long as we're not asking them to solve an algebra problem !!) then be ready to praise and reward when they solve it, we are increasing the liklihood that our dogs will continue to enjoy learning.
Don't be a nagging SatNav. If your dog hasn't figured something out, you need to stand back, figure out what you need to do (or not do) and re-set.
A dog is not being stubborn, they don't understand.
A dog is not being contrary, they lack the right motivation to give it a go.